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Lunaria 'Silver Dollar' (Moneyplant) – 50 Seeds

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Honesty / Silver Dollar Plant growing facts

Botanical name	Lunaria annua
Plant type	Biennial; USDA zones 4–9
When to sow	Direct sow in spring or early summer; fall sowing in mild and warm regions (zones 7–10)
Sowing depth	1/4 inch
Spacing	12–18 inches
Germination	10–14 days
Sun	Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade in warm regions (zones 8–10)
Days to bloom	Second year spring; seed pods follow in summer
Height	24–36 inches
Seeds per pack	50
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🌸 Lunaria ‘Silver Dollar’ – Honesty Plant with Ornamental Seed Pods

Grow a unique and eye-catching biennial with Lunaria ‘Silver Dollar’ (Lunaria annua), also known as the Honesty Plant, Moonwort, Silver Dollar Plant, or Moneyplant. This garden favorite is prized for its purple blooms in spring and its signature translucent, silvery seed pods that resemble coins.

Key Details:

Botanical Name: Lunaria annua
Type: Biennial flowering plant (often self-seeds)
Bloom Time: Spring of the second year from seed; pods follow in summer
USDA Growing Zones: 4–9
Plant Height: 24–36 inches
Plant Width: 12–18 inches

Features:

Purple flowers followed by iconic silver “coin” seed pods
Excellent for dried flower arrangements
Attracts pollinators during bloom
Self-seeds for natural garden return
Low-maintenance and ornamental

Growing Instructions:

Prefers full sun to partial shade (afternoon shade in hot-summer regions)
Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil
Direct sow outdoors in spring or early summer; in warm regions (zones 8–9), fall sowing also works
Keep soil lightly moist during establishment
Allow seed pods to dry on plant for ornamental use

Plant Care & Notes:

Biennial: foliage first year, flowers and pods second year
Often self-seeds and returns naturally each season
Deer-resistant in most areas

Honesty / Silver Dollar Plant FAQ

When will it bloom?

It is a biennial: leaves the first year, purple flowers and silver pods the second spring.

How do I get the silver 'coins'?

Let pods dry on the plant, then gently peel off the outer covers to reveal the papery centers.

Will it come back?

Individual plants die after seeding, but Lunaria self-sows readily and returns.

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